BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety

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1 BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety Revision Number: 2

2 BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety Modification History Release Release 2 Comments New release of this Qualification released with version 6 of BSB07 Business Services Training Package. Outdated advice removed Unit codes updated: BSBCUS401A now BSBCUS401B BSBCUS402A now BSBCUS402B BSBITS401A now BSBITS401B Description Descriptor This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others. This qualification would suit an OHS officer in a full-time dedicated role who works under the supervision of an OHS Coordinator or OHS Manager. Job Roles Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator Occupational Health and Safety Officer. Pathways Information Qualification Pathways Entry requirements There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Pathways into the qualification Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points including: BSB30707 Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety or other relevant Certificate III qualification Approved Page 2 of 7

3 OR with extensive vocational experience in occupational health and safety roles. Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include: Health and Safety Representative Health and Safety Committee Member Health and Safety Assistant. This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification. Pathways from the qualification After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake: BSB51307 Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety. Licensing/Regulatory Information Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit. Entry Requirements Not applicable. Approved Page 3 of 7

4 Employability Skills Summary EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: Communication establishing communication with emergency management services and talking with the casualty, bystanders and medical staff in an emergency situation Teamwork establishing return to work programs with rehabilitation providers, relevant managers and the employee working as part of a group to request occupational health and safety Problem-solving assessing risks to first aiders and others, and determining an appropriate response Initiative and enterprise identifying possible improvements to occupational health and safety, and contributing these to the decision making process Planning and organising planning documents such as occupational health and safety action plans based on the purpose, appropriate format, means of communication and logical presentation of data, information and knowledge Self-management planning work priorities Learning applying learning about occupational health and safety processes to future operations identifying training needs of people with occupational health and safety responsibilities and providing the training Technology using communication technology, including media and equipment, to talk to emergency management services using software systems to record and file documentation for hazard identification and risk assessment Packaging Rules Total number of units = 9 9 elective units Approved Page 4 of 7

5 6 elective units must be selected from the Group A units listed below including: BSBOHS408A Assist with compliance with OHS and other relevant laws AND AT LEAST ONE OF: BSBOHS405B Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures OR BSBOHS406C Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring At least 1 elective unit must be selected from the Group A or Group B units listed below. The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below, 1 unit may be selected from a Certificate III or Diploma qualification. Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Elective units Group A units BSBOHS401B OHS BSBOHS402B BSBOHS403B BSBOHS404B BSBOHS405B BSBOHS406C BSBOHS408A Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process Identify hazards and assess OHS risks Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring Assist with compliance with OHS and other relevant laws Group B units Creative Thinking BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts Customer Service BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies BSBCUS402B Address customer needs Financial Administration BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity Approved Page 5 of 7

6 General Administration BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources Innovation BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment Interpersonal Communication BSBCMM401A Make a presentation IT Support BSBITS401B Maintain business technology Marketing BSBMKG413A Promote products and services BSBMKG414B Undertake marketing activities Occupational Health and Safety BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace Project Management BSBPMG510A Manage projects Relationship Management BSBREL401A Establish networks Research BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information Risk Management BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes Sustainability BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Writing BSBWRT401A Write complex documents Unit Grid BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources BSBCMM401A Make a presentation BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies BSBCUS402B Address customer needs BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity Approved Page 6 of 7

7 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment BSBITS401B Maintain business technology BSBMKG413A Promote products and services BSBMKG414B Undertake marketing activities BSBOHS401B Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS BSBOHS402B Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process BSBOHS403B Identify hazards and assess OHS risks BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk BSBOHS405B Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures BSBOHS406C Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace BSBOHS408A Assist with compliance with OHS and other relevant laws BSBPMG510A Manage projects BSBREL401A Establish networks BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices BSBWRT401A Write complex documents Approved Page 7 of 7